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The Essence of Love is to Serve

Posted on October 07, 2025 in: Marriage

For the past 16 years, my husband and I have worked together in a marriage ministry as presenting team members for Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME). It was not something we ever saw ourselves doing, and certainly not something we were looking for in our lives. But after attending a WWME experienc...

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A Retreat For Married Couples: The Power of Gratitude

Posted on September 24, 2025 in: Marriage

Discover the power of gratitude in your marriage at a special enrichment day with Pat and Mary-Jo McLaughlin on Saturday, October 18 at St. Edmund’s Retreat Center on Enders Island in Mystic, CT. This enrichment will focus on the benefits and value to couples of practicing gratitu...

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Rediscover, Rebuild, Renew: The Gift of Retrouvaille

Posted on September 06, 2025 in: Marriage

Marriage is one of life’s greatest blessings, yet even the strongest relationships can face seasons of struggle. If you and your spouse find yourselves feeling distant, weighed down by miscommunication, or simply longing for a deeper connection, Retrouvaille may be the answer. &nb...

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By Their Side Supporting A Spouse Through Difficult Times

Posted on August 11, 2025 in: Marriage

Through tear-filled eyes, my husband asked, “Will you stand beside me on the altar when I deliver my Dad’s eulogy?” “Of course,” I told him. “Whatever you need, I am here for you. We are in this together.” I knew my husband was strong enough to d...

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Wishing for a Happier Marriage in 2025?

Posted on July 20, 2025 in: Marriage

MARRIAGE HELP PROGRAM WEEKEND DATE: September 5th – September 7th Location: Hotel near Bradley International Airport Marriage isn’t always easy. Even the strongest couples face seasons of struggle, distance, or pain. If you&...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Marriage Advice? Keep Calm and Pray the Rosary

Posted on July 02, 2025 in: Marriage

Newlyweds Anna and Cole Stevens meet Pope Leo XIV at the general audience in Rome on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. | Credit: Courtesy of Anna and Cole Stevens Pope Leo XIV recently offered marriage advice to a young American couple days after their wedding, sharing how he was blessed by the...

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Marriage Encounter Experience- August 15-17

Posted on June 30, 2025 in: Events, Marriage

This summer, give your spouse the gift of your time and discover the secrets to a lasting, supportive, transformational marriage! Consider attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. The next one scheduled in Connecticut is August 15-17 at the Holy Family Retreat Center in West Ha...

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Reconnect and Renew at the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience

Posted on June 25, 2025 in: Marriage

Couples, priests, and religious are invited to take part in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience, a weekend retreat focused on strengthening relationships through reflection, dialogue, and spiritual renewal. Rooted in faith, the program is centered on the real-life experiences and challenges ...

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Embracing Sacrificial Love When Romance Fades

Posted on March 22, 2025 in: Marriage

While listening to a Barbara Streisand CD recently, her duet with Neil Diamond, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” began to play. You remember the song. The wife laments that her husband no longer brings her flowers or sings her love songs. The husband says she no longer talks to ...

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What Had I Gotten Myself Into?

Posted on January 09, 2025 in: Events, Marriage

Sixteen years ago, my wife, Mary-Jo, was approaching a significant birthday. I wanted to do something special for her. I asked our youngest daughter what she thought her mom would want. She immediately responded, “A Marriage Encounter Experience. Haven’t you been listening to her?”...

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